Amsterdam Music Venue Find: Paradiso
A truly world class music venue. If you’re in Amsterdam even for the weekend check their schedule for any acts you want to see. Make sure walk up to the top floors and enjoy the impressive view of the stage and the sea of fans. Best bit: The acoustic quality in this venue makes the […]
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Amsterdam Bar Find: Café Brecht
CAFÉ BRECHT There are few bars in Amsterdam with this much character. Cafe Brecht is two parts Berlin and one part Melbourne with its quirky vintage interior and young bar-loving crowd. Best bit: Make yourself at home in this living room style bar. They’ll even provide you with knitting needles and board games! http://www.cafebrecht.nl/ Weteringschans […]
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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Nyonya Malaysia Express
NYONYA MALAYSIA EXPRESS The best Malaysian food you’ll get in the whole of Amsterdam. Take my advice and don’t go anywhere else for chicken rice, char kuay teow or nasi lemak. Best bit: Always share the sambal okra (lady fingers) with the table ”“ trust me, no one will complain! Kloveniersburgwal 38 Amsterdam Ph: (020) […]
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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Meghna
MEGHNA Megnha serves up the freshest, cleanest and tastiest Indian food in Amsterdam. Do yourself a favour and order the amazingly tender chicken tikka. Best bit: The tiny restaurant is always busy but somehow, never requires a reservation ”“ this almost never happens in Amsterdam! http://www.meghna.nl/ Grachtengordel-Zuid Amsterdam, Netherlands +31 20 625 1392 Â
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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Restaurant Red
RESTAURANT RED Restaurant RED only does 2 things – steak and lobster – and they do it well and more importantly consistently well. I have no fear in recommending this restaurant to you because I know they will do it just as well for you. Best bit: If you can’t choose between steak and lobster […]
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Amsterdam Hair & Beauty Find: Oh You Pretty Things
OH YOU PRETTY THINGS I think everyone I know in Amsterdam goes to Oh you pretty things for a haircut – probably because they’re the best salon in the city and its always such a joy sit and admire the whimsical art-filled salon. Best bit: They always block out an hour to do your hair, […]
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Amsterdam Beauty Find: The City Street Spa
THE CITY STREET SPA City Street Spa is a beautiful light-filled sanctuary on the canals of Amsterdam where you can truly indulge yourself with a massage, mani, pedi or facial – bliss. Best bit: You won’t feel rushed to leave right after your treatment ”“ who wants to jump straight onto a bike after a […]
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Amsterdam Fashion Find: Cowboys 2 Catwalk
A men’s boutique that carries labels such as Viktor & Rolf, ACNE, Prps, Comme des Garcons, Damir Doma and Folk. The guys that work there are truly passionate about men’s fashion so you’re in good hands. Best bit: If your man gets caught in a long conversation about denim with the guys in the store, […]
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Amsterdam Fashion Find: ACNE Studios
Sometimes Amsterdam shopping can start getting to you in a bad way – too many frumpy florals and chunky boots for my liking. That’s when I head to the Acne store for my fix of Scandinavian fashion. Best bit: It’s small but somehow I always walk out with a pink shopping bag in my hand! […]
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Amsterdam Fashion Find: Lockstock & Barrel
LOCKSTOCK & BARREL A multi-label boutique situated in the nine streets of Amsterdam. LockStock & Barrel has an eclectic mix of styles from easy-chic Parisian to minimalistic Scandinavian. Shop for brands like Filippa K, Current Elliot, Sessun and Whyred. Best bit: Cos recently opened right across the street from LockStock & Barrel, which makes for an […]
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